Meet Annabella Zannini, MA, AMFT
Hi there, I’m Annabella.
Perhaps you’re…
Feeling stuck in patterns and habits that no longer align with the person you are today
Finding yourself critical and judgmental of yourself
Want to create a life more in line with your values
Feeling like different “parts” of you are at odds with each other, stuck in harmful habits or behaviors despite wanting to change
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. The truth is the we all have different sub-personalities or “parts,” each with their own motivations, feelings, and perspective. Oftentimes, these parts come into conflict with each other, which can contribute to anxiety, shame, depression, addictions, and obsessive or compulsive behavior.
Healing happens when we work with our various parts, understand what they’re trying to do, and help them relate more harmoniously to each other. This approach is called Internal Family Systems, and it’s a scientifically-validated, trauma-informed way of doing therapy that can change lives.
If you’re ready to become curious and shift into a new way of relating to all the different parts of yourself, I invite you to reach out.
I can help you with:
Couples counseling
Relational issues
Trauma & anxiety
Compulsive sexual behaviors and other addictions
OCD
My clients are:
I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults, parents, and couples.
Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, second-guessing themselves, and being unsure of what they feel and how to communicate their emotions. They often feel stuck in “what if?” questions or spend hours trying to figure out the right answer or to do everything right.
Off the clock:
I love exploring the outdoors, whether that be surfing, skiing, or hiking. I also enjoy yoga, playing guitar, and cooking.
How I help:
It’s very common to struggle with anxiety, obsessive or compulsive thoughts or behaviors, grief, and trauma. I know because I’ve been there. I’ve also experienced relief and healing, and you can too. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities and techniques to tailor my approach to each of my clients’ needs.
My background is in eastern and western psychology. I have training in mindfulness meditation, internal family systems (IFS), acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure-response prevention therapy (ERP).
What you can anticipate from working with me:
A collaborative, relational, and warm approach
Expect to feel held, challenged, and encouraged
Concrete, evidence-based tools and strategies that will help you reach your goals
A supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore challenges, deepen your connection with yourself, and work toward lasting growth
My educational background:
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University
Special training I’ve received:
Advanced training in exposure-response prevention therapy (ERP) for OCD and internal family systems with Jeff Szymanski and Melissa Mose
Additional ERP training with Kimberly Quinlan
1,000-hour yoga training certificate and is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Yoga Alliance
Licensure: Annabella is an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT151594) supervised by Jeremy Mast, MS, MDiv, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S (CALMFT90961).
Sliding Scale: Yes
Location: Virtual sessions available to all residents of California
Phone: (805) 254-4827
Email: annabella@centerforintegrativechange.com
